Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Get Smarter about Identity 3
Names 5
Pronunciation 7
Gender 8
Dead Names 9
Names and Bias 11
Last Names 12
Pronouns 16
Values and Beliefs 19
Reflection Questions 23
Chapter 2 Get Smarter about Relationships 25
Family 28
Family Structures 28
Adoption 30
Toxic Family Relationships 34
Friendship 36
Intimate Partnerships 41
Abusive Relationships 43
Maintaining Relationships 46
Boundaries 47
Communication 50
Accountability and Apologizing 53
Reflection Questions 56
Chapter 3 Get Smarter about Class 57
Labor and Class 59
Capitalism 64
Racial Capitalism 66
Socialism 68
Wealth Hoarding vs. Cooperative Economics 72
Reflection Questions 76
Chapter 4 Get Smarter about Disability 77
Models of Disability 79
Talking about Disability 84
Types of Disability 87
Ableism 91
Reflection Questions 94
Chapter 5 Get Smarter about Race and Racism 95
Race 96
Whiteness and White Supremacy 106
Antisemitism 108
Racism 111
Intrapersonal Racism 113
Interpersonal Racism 116
Institutional Racism 123
Reflection Questions 125
Chapter 6 Get Smarter about Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation 127
Sex 130
Gender 133
Gender Identity, Roles, and Expression 135
Sexual Orientation 138
LGBTQ+ Identity 141
Coming Out 146
Reflection Questions 148
Conclusion 151
Bibliography 153
Acknowledgements 171
About the Author 175
Index 177